Herbert Benson Has Demonstrated That If You Settle Yourself Comfortably

question 9

Multiple Choice

Herbert Benson has demonstrated that if you settle yourself comfortably in a distraction-free environment,focus your attention on a constant stimulus,and adopt a passive attitude,you may well experience what he called

• A) a hypnotic trance.
• B) an altered state of consciousness.
• C) psychological disinhibition.
• D) the relaxation response.

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Definitions:

Insomnia

Symptom of a number of disorders characterized by an inability to fall asleep or stay asleep.

Suprachiasmatic Nucleus

A tiny area within the hypothalamus part of the brain, tasked with regulating daily biological cycles.

Electrical Activity

The flow of charged particles across cell membranes, fundamental for functions such as nerve impulses and muscle contraction.

Neurons

Neurons are the basic working units of the brain, specialized cells that transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells.